A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
Last weekend, our students did a fantastic job performing in the musical Once Upon A Mattress. A huge thank you to Ms. Nikisha Kozik and Ms. Marileigh Blake (and the many parents behind the scenes) for coaching our students through the countless hours of rehearsals and prep work to pull off a fantastic show.
Tomorrow, our track and field season kicks off at Herndon HS. If you’re available, come out and cheer on our Cougars.
A quick note about our upcoming SOL dates. Due to a few logistical issues, the Math SOL has been moved to Wednesday, May 13th. It’s still the same week it was originally planned for, just a couple of days earlier.
Finally, our student ambassadors have done a great job hosting our rising 7th graders. We’ve had a few tours this week, and a few more are scheduled for next week. Thanks to Student Services for putting together a great program for our future Cougars.
Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, reach out with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Steven McFarlane
Principal
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Here are just a few of the Positive Referrals received by our Kilmer Cougars from staff members this week!
Alexander A. - You always show up with everything ready and a positive attitude. I'm happy that you're in my class this year!
Sarim A. - You are doing a great job in our SOL prep group, and I appreciate that you always share your ideas!
Everest Y. - Thank you for helping pick up the pieces to the chess set that exploded in our room! I thought it was really nice that you cared enough to take the pieces over to the kids in the next room when you saw that they'd left some behind. Thank you!
Aadith E. - Aadith always helps without being asked. Whether it is stacking chairs at the end of the day, assisting his classmates with their classwork, or participating in class. He always has a positive attitude and treats his peers and teachers with kindness.
 Upcoming Dates
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May 1 - Music field trip to Busch Gardens
- Upcoming - SOLs
- May 6th - Reading
- May 15th - Math
- May 20th - 8th Grade Science
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - Thanks in advance to our PTA for their generosity!
- Monday, 5/4 - Mocha Monday Magic
- Tuesday, 5/5 - Poppin with Purpose
- Wednesday, 5/6 - Fired Up for You
- Thursday, 5/7 - Rise & Shine, You’re Divine
- Friday, 5/8 - Sweet on You
✨ Future performers in the making! 🎭🎶🎻Our Rising 7th graders had an amazing visit to Kilmer this week, experiencing the magic of our Fine Arts programs: Orchestra, Theater, and Chorus! Who knows… the next star on stage or musician in the spotlight might have been in the audience today! 🌟💫 #FutureCougars #FindYourPassion
Welcome to Kilmer, future Cougars! 🐾 Principal McFarlane and the counseling crew rolled out the red carpet for our rising 7th graders at Kilmer! 🎉📚
Kilmer Spring Festival - Friday, June 12
New this year - we will celebrate the end of the school year with a Spring Festival during school on Friday, June 12. All students will have the opportunity to attend - there will be field games, bounce houses, music, and more! 7th Grade students will attend in the morning. 8th Grade students will attend at lunch time and in the afternoon. To celebrate our 8th graders completing middle school, there will be food trucks with items available for purchase.
Clinic Updates
We would like to welcome a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and new Public Health Nurse (PHN) to Kilmer MS! Our new LPN is Jada Garnett who will be here full time. Our new PHN is Heather Shrader who will be sharing her time between Kilmer MS and a local elementary school.
If you need to contact the clinic, their emails are:
Algebra 1 HN SOL Prep
Attention to all Algebra 1 Honors students. Several SOL preparation sessions are being offered over the coming weeks to review critical topics. If you are aiming for a Pass/Advanced score, this supplemental review could assist you in achieving your goal. Currently, after-school sessions have the most availability. Additional information is available in the image below.
8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies: Complete this Google Form!
All 8th grade families received an email on March 4 with a Google Form in anticipation of the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies. Please complete this form, if you have not done so already.
Want to Make a Difference at Kilmer? Join the PTA Board!
The Kilmer Middle School PTA is looking for parents to join our board for next school year (2026-2027). We have openings for President, Secretary, and Treasurer — no prior PTA experience required. Interested? Reach out to us at KilmerPTA@gmail.com!
PTA Website
Stay up to date with news and information from the PTA by visiting the PTA website: https://kilmerpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Executive Board Contact Information
After School Activities News/Updates
Each week Ms. Kardelis will post a detailed overview of our After School Program to our website. Please visit Kilmer’s website at https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/afterschool_newsletter to find the weekly After School newsletter. If you have any questions regarding our After School Program please reach out to Kim Kardelis, After School Specialist, at kckardelis@fcps.edu.
Free Math Tutoring every Monday Morning
Every week, TJ students come to Kilmer to offer free math tutoring. This is typically on Mondays (or the first day of the week if Monday is a holiday). Join us in F123 from 7-7:30 am.
FCPS Cares
Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in each region wins a staff celebration from HR. Consider submitting an FCPS Cares to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!
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